Meat Marinades

The American diet is in a transitional phase as people continue to seek out healthier substitutes for standard ingredients. Sea salt has replaced refined table salt. Olive oil has taken the place of saturated fats in cupboards across the country. And slowly but surely, white and brown sugar are being phased out of the diet as people... more »

Many circumstances affect the tenderness of a cut of meat, including the length of the muscle fibers, handling during and after butchering and age of the meat. Although the consumer has very little control over these properties, there are several meat tenderizing techniques that will soften and improve the texture of any type of meat. more »

Marinating poultry, such as chicken or turkey, is a good way to improve its flavor and tenderness, plus it will help it last longer before cooking. Marinating poultry is easy and foolproof if you follow a few basic guidelines. more »

There is something special about pork short ribs, commonly called pork spare ribs. One of the most popular meats for the grill, there are many ways to cook spare ribs. Grilled, baked, in the Crock-pot or marinated with your favorite sauce, pork spare ribs are finger-licking good. more »

London broil is not a specific cut of beef; it's a preparation method. It technically refers to pan-frying a tough cut of beef, such as flank or round steak. However, London broil is now used to describe many meat dishes that are grilled, broiled or baked. These dishes are made with a traditionally tough cut of beef, particularly... more »